Interests:

Strategy, innovation, design thinking, needs assessment, value proposition, solution architecture, business analytics, entrepreneurship, independent work, gig economy, industry 4.0, social change, systems thinking, product management, product design, product development, product launch, professional coaching, personal coaching, assessments, training and development.

Education:

• DBA – Doctorate in Business Administration – Strategy & Innovation, Capella University
• PMC – Post-Masters Certificate in Education – College Teaching, Capella University
• MBA – Master of Business Administration – Management, New York University
• MS-ABT – Master of Science Program in Biomedical Engineering (41CR), Drexel University
• BSME – Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University

Dissertation:

• Dassa, A. J. (2021). Competencies Contributing to Independent Worker Success in the Gig Economy (Doctor of Business Administration, Capella University).

Certifications & Licenses:

• PCC – Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
• DB – Designated Broker, Maine Real Estate Commission

Patents:

• US-20160174991-A1 – Methods and Devices for the Treatment of Aneurysms
• US-9307998-B2 – Methods and Devices for the Treatment of Aneurysms
• US-9116129-B2 – Chemical Analyzer
• US-20150164512-A1 – Methods and Devices for the Treatment of Aneurysms
• US-9034054-B2 – Methods and Devices for the Treatment of Aneurysms
• US-8021630-B2 – Anticoagulant-Coated Dipstick for Use with a Blood Centrifuge Rotor
• US-20100254854-A1 – Chemical Analyzer
• US-D614297-S – Surgical Instrument
• US-20100004671-A1 – Methods and Devices for the Treatment of Aneurysms
• US-7569066-B2 – Methods and Devices for the Treatment of Aneurysms
• US-20090107903-A1 – Anticoagulant-Coated Dipstick for Use with a Blood Centrifuge Rotor
• US-D552733-S – Balloon Anchored Cannula
• US-D549330-S – Surgical Instrument
• US-6945950-B2 – Ureteral Stent with Small Bladder Tail(s)
• US-6849069-B1 – Medical Device with Tail(s) for Assisting Flow of Urine
• US-20040193206-A1 – Methods and Devices for the Treatment of Aneurysms
• US-20040092857-A1 – Ureteral Stent with Small Bladder Tail(s)
• US-6730071-B1 – Collection, Storage, Transportation and Sampling System and method of use thereof
• US-6656146-B1 – Medical Device with Tail(s)
• US-6142957-A – Multiple Biopsy Sampling Device
• US-6074383-A – Laser Lancet Tip
• US-5928260-A – Removable Occlusion System for Aneurysm Neck
• US-5840044-A – Multiple Biopsy Sampling Forceps
• US-5505714-A – Non-Rotational Catheter Compression Clamp
• US-5279597-A – Catheter Compression Clamp
• US-5205830-A – Catheter Assembly